Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins not only look legit, they taste it! These muffins are perfectly rounded on top and have tons of chocolate chips throughout the fluffy muffin. You're going to want to make these again and again! I often get asked how I decide what to make for the blog. It really comes from anything - a restaurant I went to, something I saw in a magazine, or a simply craving. Maybe it's the weather but I am loving all breakfast goodies at the moment - things like scones … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies have a little of everything you want in a cookie. A little oatmeal, a little chocolate, some spices and of course, pumpkin! These Fall inspired cookies are thick and chewy - you're going to love them! This cookie was calling my name and I just had to figure out how to make it. I wanted this cookie to really feel and taste like a traditional chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, but with the added flavor of pumpkin. There are tons of pumpkin … [Read more...]
Roasted Chicken Dinner
Roasted Chicken Dinner - it doesn't get any better or easier than this! Add all of the ingredients into one pan and roast until delicious! I came across this recipe when I was flipping through a magazine in a waiting room. In an effort to simplify and eat healthier, I thought a dinner like this sounded delicious. I love roasted vegetables as you may know and I liked the idea of roasting an entire chicken versus a chicken breast so we could have leftovers. I tried this … [Read more...]
Halloween Snack Mix
This Halloween Snack Mix is so fun and colorful! Mixing salty, sweet and peanut ingredients together make for a delicious party mix for Halloween! I am obsessing over this snack mix! I love the funky halloween colors and all the delicious goodies in it. As you can see, there are a lot of delicious halloween/fall favorite candies and snacks added to this party mix. I thought it would be fun to create an easy Halloween "recipe" that doesn't involve baking, but is still very festive for kids … [Read more...]
My Favorite Tuna Salad
I've always loved tuna salad and I really love tuna melts. I often make it at home for lunch during the week. I love this recipe for tuna salad because it's so easy to make yet has a restaurant edge to it! I hope you enjoy tuna salad as much as I do. This is definitely a go-to recipe for me and my family. I also do a weekly salad group with my neighbors and I often make this for them. It's not your typical tuna salad recipe - crunchy carrots, red onion, and celery help add texture. … [Read more...]
Maple Bacon Brussels sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are salty, sweet, crispy and even smoky. Brussels sprouts are roasted with bacon and maple syrup until caramelized and crispy. These are to die for! We really enjoy brussels sprouts in our house. Our kids are starting to like them as well. I do have to say that the bacon and maple syrup helped my 4-year-old enjoy these much more. She loved them! I think helping momma take pictures helped as well, but hey, I'll take it! I love cooking with brussels … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Bars
Oh I am so excited to share this recipe for salted caramel bars with you. They are out of this world! Salted caramel is poured between to layers of shortbread dough and baked until perfectly chewy and slightly crunchy. Talk about addicting and downright delicious!! I just can't with these. I am so obsessed it's not even funny. I love salted caramel. I mean, who doesn't? It's definitely the "in" flavor right now, especially for ice cream and I totally get why. The salty and sweet combo is … [Read more...]
Prosciutto Crostini with Ricotta, Arugula and Honey
Prosciutto Crostini with Ricotta, Arugula and Honey is one of my favorite appetizers to order at an Italian restaurant. It's also just as easy to make it at home! This simple appetizer is easy to assemble, beautiful and definitely a fun menu item for parties. I can't get enough prosciutto in my life. Ever since I met my husband, I was introduced to Italian meats. That was quite awhile ago, but my point is, Italian meats are seriously the best - they never get old. We love prosciutto … [Read more...]
Roasted Balsamic Garlic Vegetables
Roasted Balsamic Garlic Vegetables are beautiful, healthy and delicious. There are so many ways to enhance the flavor of vegetables and one way is to roast them with fresh, flavorful ingredients. These vegetables are roasted and flavored with balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic and fresh thyme! You know...for a blogger that likes to bake, it seems kind of funny to share recipes for vegetables. But that's who I am. I eat cookies and I eat veggies, too. It's the best of both worlds in … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are a classic. I like my cookies to be soft and chewy - the added crunch for the macadamia nut is perfect and white chocolate chips add an additional sweetness to this delicious cookie! Why hello there. I had this cookie on my blog several, and I mean several, years ago. Well...I updated it. So here is my new and official White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie recipe!! Their is typically some sort of inspiration or moment that happens in my life … [Read more...]
7 Layer Salad
If you haven't heard of 7 layer salad then I'm glad you're here. This is classic recipe I have grown up with but recently started making again. 7 layer salad is layers of lettuce, vegetables, sweetened mayonnaise, cheese and bacon. It's simple to make, pretty and the perfect salad to bring to a barbecue. I can't believe I just started making this recipe again. I grew up eating 7 layer salad all the time. I think it's a midwest thing or maybe an Iowa thing, but wherever it originated, it's … [Read more...]
Bruschetta Pasta with Buttery Shrimp
I am so in love with this Summer pasta dish - Fresh Bruschetta Pasta with Buttery Shrimp is light yet flavorful and ready in 20 minutes. A fresh bruschetta sauce of tomatoes, basil, olive oil, onions, garlic and cheese is mixed together and tossed with warm pasta and buttery shrimp. This is a wonderful recipe for date night or to feed a crowd! Hello beautiful. Can this dish be any prettier? Maybe because it's a bowl of pasta and any pasta is beautiful to me - my favorite meal!! This is … [Read more...]